19-year-old Sloane Stephens announced her arrival to a global audience by rallying to defeat her 31-year-old American elder, Serena Williams, on Wednesday, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.
One of her icons growing up, Williams’ photo is on Stephens’ wall at home.“This is so crazy. Oh my goodness,” a tearful Stephens said “I think I’ll put a poster of myself (up) now.”